The 49ers are where the Raiders were three years ago – drastically undermanned, in the midst of unrelenting losing, and with Fort Knox-like money under the salary cap. Obviously, the 10-2 Raiders have made the right moves in hiring coach Jack Del Rio, drafting players like Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, and acquiring players like …

San Francisco — The weird case of San Franciscans who didn’t know where they lived is about to be settled. It has only taken 3 1/2 years and legislation by Supervisor Carmen Chu.
Back in 2008 the residents of a one-block stretch of street out by Ocean… …

Detroit —
– As they jogged back to their respective huddles in the third quarter Sunday, 49ers rookie cornerback Chris Culliver had a message for one of the NFL’s best wide receivers.
On a deep pass that fell incomplete, Culliver, who had been runnin… …

Detroit —
With Sunday’s win in Detroit, Jim Harbaugh probably proved that the 49ers have found the head coach to return them to greatness. He definitely established that, on his watch, the Chardonnay and Brie image from their first dynasty won’t be m… …

Offense
Prior to their go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter, the 49ers had 12 first downs and 115 passing yards. Alex Smith delivered the game-winner, but he also had his worst game of the season, finishing with a 60.0 rating. Bright spots? The line … …

Three days before kickoff, Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh laid out the challenge for the 49ers’ offensive line.
“If you don’t take care of business, and study, and come up with a great plan, I’m going to hit” the quarterback, Suh said.
On Sunday,… …